In God's Care

In God's Care SAGGESE, Berardino (Dino). Born in Serre, Pr. Salerno, Italy on January 7, 1928. Passed away at T.Q.E.H. surrounded by all his loving family on September 1, 2017. Aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Anna. Cherished father and father-in-law of Maria Sofia, Sandra and Pasquale (Spence). Treasured Nonno of Adriana and Chris, Phillip, Laura and Dana. Dearly loved brother of Pierina (deceased) (Italy), Antonietta (deceased), Fernando, Domenico (Italy), Beniamino (deceased), Vittorio (deceased). Loved and remembered by all his family and friends in Australia and Italy. We will all miss you very much. We love you. The family would like to thank R.A.H. and T.Q.E.H., Prof. J. Beltrame, carers from Helping Hand, all doctors, nurses and staff at Midwest Health, in particular Dr P. Cocchiaro, Dr P. Donohoe, Dr J. Doherty. A special thank you to all the staff at T.Q.E.H. Dialysis Unit with special thanks to Prof. S. McDonald for their extraordinary care of Dino over the past six and a half years - you became part of our family. NO LUTTO To my Husband, Dino A million happy memories from a million happy times, if love alone could have saved you, you'd still be by my side. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone, part of me went with you, when the Angels took you home. Addio mio amore Anna x Papa, A father's love is so special that there are no words that can describe it. Your love was endless no matter what. The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart and you will be in our hearts forever. Love from your daughter, Maria Sofia. Papa, You were a huge part of our lives and always will be. There are too many things to say that are too difficult to say, but you know what they are. We will continue your nightly scotch and cheers to you. Love from your daughter Sandra and son-in-law Pasquale (Spence). Nonno Dino, To love you is to know you and to say that we love you so much is an understatement. Thank you for being such a special Nonno. You taught us so much, cooked us beautiful food and loved us unconditionally. You are the strongest person we know and fought so hard to make as many memories with your loved ones. Your zest for life was apparent until the very end. Thank you for walking Adriana down the aisle on her wedding day. Thank you for teaching Chris some Italian words. Thank you for being a great role model for Phillip. Thank you for always making Laura laugh. Thank you for teaching Dana about our family history. Thank you for being Charlie's best friend. We will always love you; your legacy will live forever. Love always, your grandchildren Adriana and Chris, Phillip, Laura, Dana and Charlie Carissimo Zio Dino, Thank you for being there for mum and I when I lost my dad, for your advice and words of wisdom, for looking out for your sister's daughter, for walking me down the aisle, for being like my dad, and for being a grandfather to our children. We will never forget you, you have left a lasting impression with us all. So many years, so many cherished memories. Love you to the moon and back! Love always, Paola, John, Christina and Marcus. We are deeply saddened with the passing of our much loved Uncle Dino. A man of Substance and Integrity who was a strong role model to all. Rest in Peace Zio Dino. Your long journey is over. We know you are having a scotch with Dad looking down on us all. We will never forget you. Love always Vito, Helen, Alana and Georgia Saggese. Zio Dino, We will always remember the good times and above all the many laughs we had with you. Those memories will stay with us forever. Love always your nephew and niece, Marco and Iliana. Zio Dino, You were the wise one who always had great advice. Your strength and determination was an attribute to your life. So many fond memories we shared with our families. Forever in our hearts, treasured always. All our love, Fernando, Ida, Lucio and Virginia. Zio Dino, We have treasured memories of you and may you rest in eternal peace. Love from Gerardo Saggese, Maria, Lawrence, Robert and Damien. Funeral details to be advised at a later date. PETER ELBERG FUNERALS 8234 ... A.F.D.A.